Like last year, fishers are limited to five groundfish, including cod, per day, or when three or more people are fishing the total is 15 fish per boat.

There are no requirements for licenses or tags.

In the news release, DFO said fishing is not permitted in the Eastport and Gilbert Bay Marine Protected Areas.

Provisions will continue this year that allow a disabled or visually impaired person to designate someone to catch their daily limit for them by completing an application on the DFO website.

Tour boat operators will be eligible to apply for a license to seek an increased trip limit.

DFO added fishing is only permitted from one hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset due to safety concerns.

“Participants in the recreational groundfish fishery are further reminded to inspect their catch carefully for pink or yellow tags, located on the back of the fish,” the DFO news release stated.

“The tags are uniquely numbered and have a DFO address and reward value ($10 or $100) printed on them. Participants should return the tag along with the location and date of capture, and include their mailing address, to claim the tag reward.”